Nutrients are absorbed through a membrane on the inside of the intestinal wall. Villi can absorb nutrients through their tops, sides, and bases, dramatically increasing the area dedicated to nutrient ...

Antibiotics can cause nausea, diarrhea and an upset stomach. Dietitians share which foods to eat and avoid to restore a ...

we assessed the structure of intestinal villi — tiny, finger-like protrusions in the gut lining that provide a large surface area for nutrient absorption — in pregnant or lactating female mice.

By bypassing major portions of the small intestine, Roux-en-Y bypass procedures drastically reduce the surface area for absorption. Villi and microvilli give the small intestine a much greater ...

The epithelial lining of our intestine is organized in a crypt-villi architecture and serves many essential functions including maintenance of barrier, digestion and nutrient absorption. Due to the ...